Monday, July 30, 2007

The golden King Kamehameha statue in front of the Judiciary Building in historic downtown Honolulu is the most photographed attraction in Hawaii but many people do not know there is an identical statue inside the National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol Building in Washington DC. There are three of these beautiful golden statues, one in Washington DC, one in Honolulu, and the original statue, which is located at King Kamehameha's birthplace in Kohala on the Big Island.

The golden King Kamehameha statue in front of the Judiciary Building in historic downtown Honolulu is the most photographed attraction in Hawaii but many people do not know there is an identical statue inside the National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol Building in Washington DC. There are three of these beautiful golden statues, one in Washington DC, one in Honolulu, and the original statue, which is located at King Kamehameha's birthplace in Kohala on the Big Island.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Golfers can save money by playing at one of Hawaii's municipal golf courses instead of playing at one of the expensive resorts or country clubs. Golfing fees are higher for visitors then for residents at Hawaii's municipal golf courses, but even so, you will pay an average of $40 per round at these courses. That is very reasonable when compared to the $100-$200 charged by some of Hawaii's top golf resorts. The municipal courses typically have more residents then visitors and tee-times can fill up fast. Try to call at least a week in advance to book your game. The golf course pictured on the above right is the Ala Wai Municipal Golf Course in Waikiki on the island of Oahu.

Sunday, July 22, 2007

One of the newest adventure activities in Hawaii is zipline riding, the sport of soaring high above the ground while your body is secured in a harness and attached to an overhead cable. There are several zipline tour operators in Hawaii and each offers a diffent mix of terrain and amenities. Some of Hawaii's zipline tours are part of multi-sport adventures that combine zipline tours with activities such as kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, jeep tours, and swimming. The photo on the left was taken on one of the Outfitter's Kauai zipline adventures.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

The Kapahulu Groin is a pedestrian walkway that extends into the ocean from Queen's Surf Beach on the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. It is an extension of a storm drain that runs under Kapahulu Avenue and it was built in 1951 on the spot where the Old Kuekaunahi Stream use to flow into the sea after crossing the Waikiki Swamp. The ocean end of the Kapahulu Groin is a wonderful place to take panoramic photos of Waikiki but watch out for the huge splashes of water some of the local kids delight in surprising you with by jumping off the walkway into the sea (an activity that is dangerous and supposedly strictly forbidden).

Friday, July 06, 2007

A proposed $14 million improvement to Waikiki's Kapiolani Park includes widening walkways, placing utility lines underground, replacing the softball field near the Dillingham Fountain with a tree-shaded picnic area, and creating a new and more visible entrance to the Honolulu Zoo.